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The state of Kentucky elected a Treasurer November 8, 2011. Primaries for this election were held on Tuesday May 17, 2011. The Kentucky Treasurer is elected every 4 years. The treasurer, who can serve two terms, acts as the state's chief elected fiscal officer. Incumbent Todd Hollenbach defeated his two challengers.
The treasurers duties include:
- Act as head of the treasury KRS 041.020
- Create and manage the state's depository KRS 041-070
- Make record of all monies due and payable to the state KRS 041-100
- Process warrants from the Finance and Administration Cabinet KRS 041-150
- Make payments on behalf of the state KRS 041-160
- Make an annual report KRS 041-340
Background
Current Treasurer Todd Hollenbach is eligible to run for a second term and has announced he will do so.
Candidates
Democratic primary
Nominated
- Todd Hollenbach, incumbent State Treasurer
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Hamrick
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Todd Hollenbach | 106,187 | 70.95% | |
| Democratic | Steve Hamrick | 43,473 | 29.05% | |
| Total votes | 149,660 | 100.0% | ||
Republicans
- KC Crosbie, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Member
Libertarians
- Ken Moellman
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Todd Hollenbach (D) |
K.C. Crosbie (R) |
Ken Moellman (L) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | August 25–28, 2011 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 43% | 28% | 16% | 14% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Todd Hollenbach | 393,413 | 48.77% | ||
| Republican | KC Crosbie | 375,916 | 46.61% | ||
| Libertarian | Ken Moellman | 37,261 | 4.62% | ||
| Total votes | 806,590 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also
References
- Secretary of State, Election Calendar Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Kentucky Treasurer Website
- Kentucky Campaign Finance Commission Report Archived 2010-11-24 at the Wayback Machine
- "KY - Election Results". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- Public Policy Polling
- "KY - Election Results". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
External links
- K.C. Crosbie for State Treasurer
- Todd Hollenbach for State Treasurer
- Ken Moellman for State Treasurer
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